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Native American `Cinderella' Comes To Life In Puppet Show

December 26, 1999|By A digest of coming events, compiled by Mary Agnes Lang.

DARIEN — Friends of the Indian Prairie Public Library will present "The Algonquin Cinderella", a variation of the Cinderella story that brings to life the story as told through the eyes of Native Americans living in the Micmac village on the Atlantic Coast. Puppeteer Linda Roberts of Hinsdale, founder and artistic director of the group, operates all of the marionettes and does the voices for the entire cast of characters. Each of the lifelike marionettes has been carved from wood to one-third human scale by master puppetmaker Fred Sauers. Roberts also will demonstrate how a marionette works, including stringing and use of voice techniques. For more information, call 630-887-8760, ext. 264.